4 h. ago Thousands protest against Trump and Musk in rallies across US: ‘hands off’

Organisers expect it to be the largest day of demonstrations in response to policies pushed by the US president and his billionaire adviser.

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4 h. ago Zelensky hails progress in talks with UK, French military chiefs

The visit to Kyiv came on the same day that a Russian missile strike on Zelensky’s home city killed 18 people, among them nine children.

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5 h. ago Donald Trump Hits Back at Escalating China Trade War: 'Economic Revolution'

Donald Trump Hits Back at Escalating China Trade War: 'Economic Revolution'  Newsweek

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5 h. ago Trump’s Trade Broadside Puts Chinese Economy Under Heavy Pressure

Trump’s Trade Broadside Puts Chinese Economy Under Heavy Pressure  WSJ

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6 h. ago Hong Kong housing body prepares new round of contracts targeting well

Hong Kong Housing Society chairman Ling Kar-kan also says the organisation is confident new rules will stand up to legal scrutiny.

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6 h. ago 'China has been hit much harder': Trump downplays Beijing's retaliatory tariffs but admits trade war 'won’t be easy'

'China has been hit much harder': Trump downplays Beijing's retaliatory tariffs but admits trade war 'won’t be easy'  Wion

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7 h. ago Libya’s crackdown on NGOs a distraction from internal failures, analysts say

War-torn Libya is a key departure point on Africa’s Mediterranean coast for migrants risking sea voyages in the hope of reaching Europe.

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9 h. ago China needs friends in Trump’s trade war. But Xi may have to go it alone

China needs friends in Trump’s trade war. But Xi may have to go it alone  The Guardian

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13 h. ago Hong Kong has no plans to hit back at US tariffs on Chinese goods, Paul Chan says

Finance minister says city’s edge as free and open economy will remain unchanged even as Washington escalates trade war with sweeping tariffs.

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15 h. ago US starts collecting Trump’s new 10% tariffs as global trade tensions escalate

Economists have warned that the tariffs could dampen growth and fuel inflation.

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15 h. ago Australia to reclaim strategic Darwin port from Chinese ownership amid rising security fears

The Port of Darwin, under a 99-year lease to Chinese firm Landbridge, is a strategic asset on Australia’s northern coast and home to a US base.

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15 h. ago Ukraine war: 9 children killed in Russian strike near playground in Zelensky’s hometown

Russia’s Ministry of Defence said it conducted a precision missile strike on a restaurant where commanders and Western instructors were meeting.

Events

16 h. ago Malaysia’s rail port project targets a Europe trade corridor shake

Perlis Inland Port aims to offer Southeast Asia a viable land-based trade alternative to the instability of current shipping routes.

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16 h. ago Malaysia’s rail port project targets a European trade corridor shake

Perlis Inland Port aims to offer Southeast Asia a viable land-based trade alternative to the instability of current shipping routes.

Events

24 h. ago USD/CNY: Ray Dalio Sees US, China Push for Yuan Deal as Part of Trade Relief

USD/CNY: Ray Dalio Sees US, China Push for Yuan Deal as Part of Trade Relief  Bloomberg

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24 h. ago Trump's trade wars deepen as China retaliates and markets fall. Here's what to know

Trump's trade wars deepen as China retaliates and markets fall. Here's what to know  Yahoo Finance

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24 h. ago Stocks slump again after China fires back in trade war with tariffs on US goods

Stocks slump again after China fires back in trade war with tariffs on US goods  Reuters

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25 h. ago China Comes Back At Trump Tariffs With Full Force? Beijing’s Big Announcement; Trade War Begins

China Comes Back At Trump Tariffs With Full Force? Beijing’s Big Announcement; Trade War Begins  Hindustan Times

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25 h. ago Prince Andrew sent China’s Xi Jinping birthday letter every year, spy case documents say

The files feature in a legal challenge by businessman Yang Tengbo, who was banned from the UK on the grounds he was a suspected Chinese spy.

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26 h. ago Trump’s ‘productive’ call with Vietnam’s leader To Lam could ease 46% tariffs, boost trade

The US president says he spoke with Vietnamese leader To Lam, who is seeking to avoid punishing 46 per cent duties.

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